Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Great Baddow, Essex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Great Baddow and across Essex. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Bath repair in Great Baddow without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the following day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Common call-outs are for scratches you can feel with a fingernail and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, in whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Great Baddow (CM2)
- County
- Essex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Great Baddow. The price comes down to:
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Most clients in Great Baddow get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Great Baddow, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why Great Baddow clients choose us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We leave the room as we found it
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
About Great Baddow
Great Baddow is about 2 miles south-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. We travel to homes and businesses in Great Baddow and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Essex. Our jobs stretch from Great Baddow to London (30 miles away).
Every address in CM2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as New Road, High Street and Colley Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Great Baddow, we cover Sandon (1 mile east), Butt's Green (2 miles south-east), Springfield (2 miles north), Little Baddow (3 miles north-east) and Boreham (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-west), Maldon (8 miles east), Canvey Island (14 miles south) and Billericay (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Great Baddow
In Great Baddow, that means homes near Church of St Mary, Oaklands Park and The Sandon School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Baddow Hall Infant School (less than half a mile east) and White Horse Inn (within half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Chelmsford station, about 2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bond Street Chelmsford (1.6 miles north-west) and Baddow Hospital (0.6 miles south). Not far away are Newland Grove.
Common problems we fix in Great Baddow
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust spots around the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- How your room will be protected
- How soon you can use it again
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
Nearby places to Great Baddow
Other services in Great Baddow
Great Baddow: your questions answered
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Usually, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Great Baddow
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
